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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.94, 70.26 and 47.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.94, 70.26 and 47.06 is: 64.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.94 : 70.26 = 47.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.94/70.26 = 47.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.94x = 70.26 × 47.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.94x = 3,306.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,306.08/50.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.90

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